The unit of Stefan Boltzmann constant is

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The unit of Stefan Boltzmann constant is

A. watt/cm³K

B. watt/cm⁴K

C. watt²/cmK⁴

D. watt/cm²K⁴

Answer: Option D

Solution (By Examveda Team)

The value of the Stefan-Boltzmann constant is approximately 5.67 x 10^-8 watt per metre squared per kelvin to the fourth.
Its unit is W/m²K⁴ or W/cm²K⁴.

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